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The Mayor works full-time, managing the day-to-day operations of the City and providing leadership and policy direction to the City Council. The Mayor chairs all meetings of the City Council, voting only in the case of a tie. The six members of the City Council work part-time, holding budget and policy-setting authority for the city. The Mayor and City Council members are elected at large by popular vote. City Council members are elected to a specific Council seat, but the seats are not determined geographically. City elections are held in odd number years (e.g. 2007, 2009, 2011).

Boise Police Department
News Release

Boise , April 3, 2012, 7:05 a.m. - Boise Police, the ATF and
Idaho State Police served two search warrants this morning as part
of an ongoing investigation into weapons and narcotics
violations.

The federal search warrants were served at a home on the 1300
block of Longmont and at the Ink Spot tattoo business on
Broadway. The BPD SOU ( SWAT) team and the ATF Special
Response Team assisted in serving the warrants. Some nearby
residents heard loud noises that SWAT teams used as a diversionary
tactic during the operation Broadway Ave was also closed
briefly from approx 5 - 5:20 am for the public's safety.

At this point, several people are being questioned. Additional
information will be released when available.

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UPDATE: Boise, April 3, 2012, 2:45 p.m. - Boise Police have
arrested eight people in connection with an ongoing investigation
into drug and weapons violations.

Officers with the Boise Police Gang Unit and agents with the
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are
leading the joint investigation, with the assistance
of the Idaho State Police.

The investigation has been ongoing for approximately the past
year. Numerous weapons were seized today as part of the
investigation. Officers and agents say the investigation remains
ongoing. Additional charges and arrests are possible.